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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.12, 764.57 and 357.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.12, 764.57 and 357.60 is: 493.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.12 : 764.57 = 357.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.12/764.57 = 357.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.12x = 764.57 × 357.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.12x = 273,410.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,410.23/554.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.41

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